Kincardine Castle in Aboyne exemplifies Victorian imagination applied to Scottish architectural tradition. Built in the 1890s as an Arts and Crafts fantasy to replace an earlier estate building, this distinctive castle accommodates up to 22 guests across twelve ensuite bedrooms while maintaining active family residence and estate headquarters. The property spans 3,000 acres of managed farmland and woodland through which flows the River Dee, with grounds featuring manicured lawns, a walled garden, and areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Today Kincardine functions as an exclusive-use venue for private events while practicing regenerative farming and woodland management focused on enhancing biodiversity and reducing carbon emissions.
